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Orange Glaze

This versatile recipe can be made to be a crunchy glaze like you find on donuts or soft glaze you can pour over cakes.

Erren Hart

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last Updated:

01/14/2021
4.96 from 24 votes
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Serves: 1
Prep: 10 minutes mins
An orange cake covered in the wet claze
An orange cake covered in the wet claze
The orange cake covered in the wet claze
A delicious orange glaze being drizzled onto an orange bundt cake.
An orange cake covered in the wet claze

a close up image of a spoon drizzling orange glaze onto a orange Bundt cake.

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With this recipe, you’ll learn how to make Orange Glaze for anything from cakes and donuts to muffins and scones.

a spoon drizzling orange glaze onto a orange Bundt cake.
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Why This Recipe Works

  • Using fresh orange juice and zest packs this glaze with amazing fresh orange flavor.
  • A choice of granulated or powdered sugar in the recipe offers an option between a crunchy or soft finish.
  • The Granulated Sugar option creates a crunchy finish, which adds a different texture to anything you use it on.
  • The Powdered Sugar Option creates a soft, velvety glaze.

Fresh Orange Juice Is Best

I highly recommend using fresh oranges for this recipe as freshly squeezed juice is key to getting that bright citrus flavor.

Preparing fresh orange juice squeezed with electric juicer

To keep things super simple, just use the zest from the same oranges used for juicing. No need to worry about exact measurements.

The Best Oranges To Use

Fresh oranges on a whicker mat

Navel or Sunkissed Oranges are always a good option or if you can find them, Cara Cara oranges have a unique, wonderfully sweet, tangy flavor.

If your oranges seem hard, heat them in the microwave for 15 seconds and roll them over a hard surface with your palm before juicing.

Any Citrus Fruit Will Do

composition of various citrus fruits isolated on white background, top view

The best part of this recipe is how adaptable it is. I’ve used it to make a tangerine glaze on my tangerine drizzle cake and lemon glaze on my Lemon Blueberry Scones, but lime and grapefruit are also delicious options!

How to Make Citrus Glaze

  1. Juice and zest oranges to make the orange juice.
  2. Mix in a bowl with the sugar until combined
  3.  Store in a sealed container for up to 3 days before using.
a bowl with orange glaze

How To Make an Orange Icing Glaze

Entire round bundt cake frosted glaze

To Make an Icing glaze, just replace the granulated sugar with powdered sugar (the measurements are in the recipe) and add a little melted butter with the juice and zest and mix until smooth.

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Erren’s Top Tips

  • Buy the freshest oranges that you can find with a citrusy fragrance for the best possible flavor.
  • As you’ll be using the zest, look for a clean, healthy peel with skin that is unblemished.

Quantities

This recipe makes enough glaze to glaze an entire 12 cup bundt cake, and 12 donuts or muffins.

a close up image of a spoon drizzling orange glaze onto a orange Bundt cake.

Recipe

Orange Glaze

This versatile recipe can be made to be a crunchy glaze like you find on donuts or soft glaze you can pour over cakes.
4.96 from 24 votes
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Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 10 minutes mins
Serves 1

Ingredients

For A Crunchy Glaze
  • ⅓ cup fresh orange juice (1to 2 oranges)
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest (1 to 2 oranges)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
For Icing Glaze
  • ⅓ cup fresh orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon melted butter
  • 2 cups powdered sugar

Instructions

For Crunchy Glaze
  • In a small bowl, mix together the orange juice, zest, and sugar and mix well until combined.
  • After baking, while the cake is still warm, remove it from the pan, and use a skewer to poke holes all over the surface. Place a sheet of baking paper under the cooling rack to catch any glaze that drips off the cake. Then pour the glaze onto the cake.
  • Next, put a second sheet of baking paper next to the cooling rack. Move the cooling rack with the cake onto a fresh sheet of baking paper. Using the first sheet of paper, pour any excess glaze back onto the cake, and repeat this step if necessary.
  • After glazing the cake, set it aside so the glaze can set and the cake can cool completely. Once set, the juice in the glaze will soak into the cake, and the sugar will create a crispy coating.
For Icing Glaze
  • In a small bowl, mix together the orange juice, zest, butter and sugar and mix well until combined and smooth.
  • If the icing is not pourable, you can microwave it for 30 seconds or so. If not thick enough add more sugar a little at a time until it reaches the desired consistency.
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Nutrition

Calories: 161 | Carbohydrates: 33g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 46mg | Potassium: 67mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 78IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 24mg | Iron: 1mg
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22 responses

  1. Mjbythebay Avatar
    Mjbythebay
    02/16/2024

    Easy and quick and added a bright note to my camomile cake!

    Reply
    1. Erren's Kitchen Avatar
      Erren’s Kitchen
      02/18/2024

      Thank you for giving it a try! Pairing it with your camomile cake sounds wonderful!!

      Reply
  2. Debbie Avatar
    Debbie
    11/22/2023

    I poured the powdered sugar glaze on a cranberry and white chocolate chip pound cake. Yum!

    Reply
    1. Erren's Kitchen Avatar
      Erren’s Kitchen
      11/22/2023

      That sounds absolutely delightful! I’m glad to hear that you enjoyed the recipe and added your own twist with the cranberry and white chocolate chip pound cake—what a fantastic flavor combination!

      Reply
  3. Regina Avatar
    Regina
    12/24/2022

    I made the glaze and it was just sugary – not crunchy. I tried microwaving it, stirring every 60 seconds. Most of the sugar was dissolved by then. It lost a little bit of uts fresh orange taste by then. Next time I will save a little orange juice to add after the sugar is dissolved and see how that works.

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    1. Erren Hart Avatar
      Erren Hart
      01/02/2023

      Hi there, I’m sorry for the late reply. I’m recovering from covid, and this is the first day at my computer since before Christmas! I’m so glad you enjoyed the cake enough to give it 4 stars! I’m sorry the glaze caused you trouble. The sugar in the glaze is not meant to dissolve completely – it’s meant to form a crunchy glaze, as you find on some donuts. You can use superfine sugar (aka caster sugar), which will dissolve more than the granulated, or you can try my orange glaze recipe, which includes a version with powdered sugar. If you make it with powdered sugar, allow the cake to cool first. I hope you’ll come back to try more recipes!

      Reply
  4. Sharon Valdes Avatar
    Sharon Valdes
    01/09/2022

    I love this with the Duncan Hines orange cake at Christmas time, with your glaze

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    1. Erren's Kitchen Avatar
      Erren’s Kitchen
      01/10/2022

      Thank you so much Sharon,I’m so glad you like it 🙂

      Reply
      1. Maren Avatar
        Maren
        07/01/2022

        Could I make this using any juice for a different flavor?

      2. Erren Hart Avatar
        Erren Hart
        07/06/2022

        Hi Maren, you sure can! I’ve done it with both lime and lemon juice.

  5. Stella Avatar
    Stella
    07/27/2021

    Excellent recipe! It was a great way to use up the tangerines I recently bought and nobody ate!

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    1. Erren Hart Avatar
      Erren Hart
      07/27/2021

      That’s so great! Thanks for taking the time to let me know! 🙂

      Reply
  6. Tiffany Avatar
    Tiffany
    05/08/2021

    Absolutely loved the glaze. Tasted like sunshine! Thanks for sharing!

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    1. Erren Hart Avatar
      Erren Hart
      05/08/2021

      Yay! Love to hear that. You’re very welcome! 🙂

      Reply
  7. Kathkeen Avatar
    Kathkeen
    04/19/2021

    Made this to glaze a Peach Cake. It really complemented the cake.This glaze is so bright and flavorful. Everyone just loved it!

    Reply
    1. Erren Hart Avatar
      Erren Hart
      04/19/2021

      That’s so wonderful to hear! I’m so happy you enjoyed the recipe so much! Thanks for letting me know! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Janet Avatar
    Janet
    03/31/2021

    Easy recipe and the taste is fantastic!

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    1. Erren Hart Avatar
      Erren Hart
      03/31/2021

      I’m so glad to hear you liked it so much! 🙂

      Reply
  9. Deana Avatar
    Deana
    03/24/2021

    This is so full of fresh flavor! Everyone just loved it! Thanks so much!

    Reply
    1. Erren Hart Avatar
      Erren Hart
      03/24/2021

      So great to hear, Deana! Thanks for checking in to tell me!

      Reply
  10. Tanya Avatar
    Tanya
    02/20/2021

    I made this for donuts. It was just perfection! Thanks so much!

    Reply
    1. Erren Hart Avatar
      Erren Hart
      02/20/2021

      I’m so glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
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